From InterAksyon (Apr 7): Thousands attend thanksgiving celebration for signing of Bangsamoro agreement
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Kanduli for the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro, 6 April 2014, Maguindanao. DENNIS ARCON/InterAksyohn.com
Thousands of Moros, Lumads, and Christians attended Sunday’s “kanduli” (celebration) in thanksgiving for the recent signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Buluan town, Maguindanao.
The kanduli was meant to show Maguindanaoans’ support and unity for the growing peace and development, said Maguindanao Governor Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu.
He said the most of his fellow Maguindanaoans were also tired of the violence, saying it is time for peace.
Thousands of lives have been lost in the numerous battles between Moro rebels and the military over the decades-long civil war in Mindanao.
Among the visitors to the kanduli were Peace Secretary Ging Deles, MILF Vice Chairman Ghadzali Jaafar, and MILF Peace Panel Chairman Mohaquer Iqbal.
Many local officials from every Maguindanao town, civil society organizations, the military, the police, businessmen, and students joined the celebration.
Philippines football team Azkals captain Chiefy Caligdong also joined the so-called Peacetahan.
Caligdong taught some students basic football skills.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/84258/thousands-attend-thanksgiving-celebration-for-signing-of-bangsamoro-agreement
Kanduli for the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro, 6 April 2014, Maguindanao. DENNIS ARCON/InterAksyohn.com
Thousands of Moros, Lumads, and Christians attended Sunday’s “kanduli” (celebration) in thanksgiving for the recent signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Buluan town, Maguindanao.
The kanduli was meant to show Maguindanaoans’ support and unity for the growing peace and development, said Maguindanao Governor Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu.
He said the most of his fellow Maguindanaoans were also tired of the violence, saying it is time for peace.
Thousands of lives have been lost in the numerous battles between Moro rebels and the military over the decades-long civil war in Mindanao.
Among the visitors to the kanduli were Peace Secretary Ging Deles, MILF Vice Chairman Ghadzali Jaafar, and MILF Peace Panel Chairman Mohaquer Iqbal.
Many local officials from every Maguindanao town, civil society organizations, the military, the police, businessmen, and students joined the celebration.
Philippines football team Azkals captain Chiefy Caligdong also joined the so-called Peacetahan.
Caligdong taught some students basic football skills.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/84258/thousands-attend-thanksgiving-celebration-for-signing-of-bangsamoro-agreement